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Am I doing something wrong? With the new measurements the pancake mixture is pure liquid. I just want to make sure this is what is expected. It just spreads all over my pan and is pretty much a mess lol. Just want to check. Thank you
It should be just a regular pancake consistency so I am not sure why yours is turning out that way :-/
For one serving of popcorn it says 3cups (40gr) when I measure it out it actually takes 6 cups to equal the 40gr. Can you please clarify.
I would go by the gram measurements, cups and measuring spoons aren’t necessarily accurate but weight is more accurate for calculating portion size in relation to calories/macros.
Dr recommended no floor ab exercises, is there a substitute?
You can do sit-ups, crunches, side-to-side reaches, oblique twists, bicycles, v-up, leg raises, etc. I hope that helps 🙂
I have a question on the reps for the barbell curtsy lunge. Week 1 & 3 it says 12-15. Week 2 & 4 it say 10-12. All the other exercises the lower number of reps is week 1 & 3 and the higher reps is 2&4.
It varies from exercise to exercise, it’s not all across the board per se because different exercises require different weights/reps/intensity does that make sense?
I am not familiar with the Up UP Down Down Workout in the HIIT section. Tried searching the Ebook and online. I jogged in place instead. Thanks
You start on your elbows in a plank position, then lift yourself up from your elbow with your right hand, then your left, then go back down on to your elbow with your right, then with your left and repeat, alternating each arm/hand you start with 🙂
Just a quick check on meal plan 2, meal 4 option 1. There is no SC with this meal,is that correct? Not that I want it just checking before preparing things.
That’s correct, there won’t always be every food group with every meal necessarily but the daily totals should add up to your overall daily total macro goals 😉
Anyone make the tahini dressing?? Sooo thick… add more lemon and or water?
Give that a try and see if it thins it out a bit, adding more liquid should do the trick.
Hello… wanted to make you aware… woman’s vegan plan 2 meal 2 does not have enough calories. Thanks
I will check on this and get back to you 🙂
Fruit portion was omitted in Women’s plan 3 meal 1. Is the fruit portion the same for plan 3 as 1 and 2?
Thank you ☺️I will check on this and get back to you ASAP!
There is not a fruit for meal 1 in women’s meal plan 3 but you can eat half of your Meal 3 fruit for meal 1 if you’d rather do that, or just eat meal 3 for meal 1 and swap those two meals if you want fruit for meal 1 instead of meal 3. I hope that helps! 🙂
Hello
In the Be Fit Hiit workout, how long to jump rope in between exercises? A minute?Rest between rounds?
I am looking forward to this one!
Thanks
RobynThe total workout should be around 30 min so I would say jump rope for 45 sec, then rest for 30 sec between rounds which should come out to around 30 min if I’m doing my math correctly lol :-p
I’m starting the 60 day build and burn Monday. Looking at meal 1 option 2 (under 5’4”). I want to exchange the 40g oatmeal to Ezekiel bread. On the exchange list it says 2 slices. Am I supposed to have the 2 slices? I think that will bring me over 40 g
Joyce ChadwellIt’s the total grams of carbs that you need to look at, not total weight grams. 40g of oatmeal is equal to 2 slices of Ezekiel bread as far as carbs/calories go, not weight of each food, does that make sense?
Not sure if this is the right one to submit too but I’m trying to figure out what protein bar would count for the macro counting for this challenge. I have times where I just don’t have time to sit and eat so I do a protein bar on the go.
As a general rule, you will have to calculate your own portion sizes, calories and macros for any foods you decide to incorporate outside of the foods listed in the challenge. We can’t possibly make recommendations or calculations for all challengers who request calculations for foods not listed in the challenge, we would be calculating foods request all day if we started offering suggestions for outside foods not listed in the meal plan or food exchange list.
I would suggest making pre-made protein shakes, bagels, etc. and look at the food exchange list for other convenient foods you can eat on-the-go. I hope this helps, best of luck with the challenge! 🙂
Hello:
For the barbell squat, can you use the smith machine?
And for the static pull up hold, can I use the assisted pull up machine with the pad under the knees at a lighter weight to help me mimic the static hold?
Yes and yes 🙂
I like that there’s a meal plan and swaps but I’m so used to having precise macros and it’s throwing me off. I saw the macros for the meal plans but is there a macro calculator to help hone into my body type/goals? I dont “fit” into the windows provided for height and weight which I know is common.
I need to have my coffee and sf creamer in the morning or become a cranky turd lol
Nicole calculated these calories/macros for this challenge, but if you want to calculate your own calories/macros or create your own meal plan and incorporate your own foods, that is completely up to you. We recommend following the challenge material for bets results, but it’s up to you.
If you look at the food exchange list you will see coffee under beverages and sf coffee creamer under optional condiments.
Hello, I am also breastfeeding a 1 month old. We had a home birth so I don’t have an OB. Suggestions?
We are not medical professionals and cannot advise you on your nutritional caloric needs for nursing your baby. You will need to get advice of a medical professional or registered dietitian for your individual caloric requirements needed to sufficiently nourish your baby and keep your milk supply going.
Hello all! So, I’ve been sitting for 2 hours now planning my meals. Day 1 done! Onto planning Day 2! If anyone can offer any tips on how to make this go quicker, I am looking for advice! Thanks!
Nicole has all the meals planned out for you with simple meal swaps. I am confused as to what you are talking about?
How do we handle extra cardio? For example, I briskly walk my dogs 1-3 miles every day and plan on doing so 5 days a week in addition to the cardio plan. Do I need to add extra calories or just be happy to have the extra activity?
I would not add any extra calories, no. Walking your dogs is being an active person, but your HR likely won’t get super high walking your dogs. Mine typically doesn’t get above 110, even on a fast walk (14-15 min per mile) with my Vizla, so your HR likely won’t get into the ranges necessary for it to count as one of the cardio sessions, rather just daily activity, does that make sense? Some challenge participants have very active jobs where they are walking and on their feet most of the day, but calories should not be adjusted for being on the higher side of an active person on a daily basis as oppose to just being sedentary most of the time, or having a desk job, etc.
If our workout is early, do you recommend eating prior to work out? (Workout at 4:30 am)
This is a very individual thing, if you are use to lifting without any food in your stomach and your energy and strength are good for your workouts, then by all means keep doing it that way. If you feel like you need a little something in your stomach in order to have a good listing session, then I would recommend eating all or half of meal 1 about 30 min before lifting. Totally up to you 😉
Please help me calculate my macros for this recipe, it was from the last challenge. Macros were a little higher from last challenge.
I love it and want to eat for this challenge. Thank you
I need 355 calories 29g protein, 35g carbs, 11g fat
If you would like to incorporate any outside foods not calculated for you in the current challenge then you will have to calculate the portion sizes on your own in MFP to match up to what your goals are. We can’t possibly calculate foods and recipes for everyone with recipe requests and if we start doing that then will will be in way over our heads. You can either adjust the portion size of any foods or recipes you’d like to include, or follow the recipes and foods Nicole has already calculated for you in the current challenge.
Is there a recommended “time” to eat? Like every 3 hours? If I workout in the morning it would be about an hour after I eat meal 1, I would have post workout meal after, should I wait 2-3 hours after that for meal 3?
Yep, about every 3-4 hours. Your plan sounds good! Bets of luck with the challenge 🙂
There are a few exercises I am not familiar with. Is there a spot with videos of the exercises or should I just google them?
Every strength-training exercise has a video demo, just click on the actual exercise in the PDF and it should take you to the video 🙂
How many egg whites equal 29 grams of protein?
About 275g of liquid egg whites.
It says 4 servings so this makes 4 pancakes and we eat one ?
What meal plan are you following? Different meal plans will have different portion sizes. The smore’s recipe makes 4 servings, so you will eat however many servings your meal plan says you should eat.
Can someone help me understand. There are whole wheat carb balance tortillas- they have 30g of carbs – the package boasts 5g of net carbs because it takes 30g of carbs – 25g of fiber…?? The regular whole wheat tortillas have 22g of carbs. I bought the carb balance ones last week in anticipation for the challenge but didn’t think too much about the grams of carbs.
We are not counting the fiber or net carbs, just total carbs, so go based of off total carbs. Don’t subtract the fiber. I hope this helps!
I have a 2.5 month old and am breastfeeding. I am under meal plan 1. Would you recommend following the plan or should I be adding anything?
Thank-you in advance.
Since you are breast feeding and this falls under a medical issue with you caloric nutrients, I would highly recommend discussing your caloric needs while breast feeding with your OB. Bring the meal plans in for your OB to review and make a recommendation. Best of luck with the challenge 🙂
